Monday, 6 June 2016

Making Tools From the Landscape: Pigments and Paints

We made paint today from mineral pigments and it was just as great as I imagined it would be. My sons discovered over the weekend that sedimentary rocks were the easiest to crush with a hammer and then grind into a powder with a mortar and pedestal, so when we got to the creek this morning we searched for colorful sedimentary rocks. Here's what the process looked like.

About Me

I am an artist, nature-lover and homeschooling mom.
I am deeply inspired by the changing seasons and the colors, textures and designs of the natural world.
I try to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Coming home with dirt on my jeans and an arm full of roots and sticks is a sign of a good day.
For most of my adult life I've been committed to protecting the environment and the wild places that I love. When my first son was born 8 years ago I had an opportunity to focus on my art and connect with the natural world in a wonderful new way.
Thanks for joining me on this journey.